In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Joaquim Segalés, a professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and researcher at IRTA-CReSA, explores the ongoing challenges of porcine circovirus. He explains the emergence and control of PCV2, its clinical signs, and why accurate diagnostics and biosecurity remain crucial. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Biosecurity should aim to reduce replication and co-infection, not just stop PCV2 from entering."

Meet the guest: Dr. Joaquim Segalés is a full professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a researcher at IRTA-CReSA, with nearly three decades of experience in swine health and pathology. His work focuses on understanding and managing viral diseases in pigs, especially porcine circovirus.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:07) Introduction
• (01:40) Porcine circovirus history
• (05:08) Transmission patterns
• (07:20) Diagnosis and symptoms
• (16:37) Prevention strategies
• (23:25) Virus evolution
• (25:37) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Andrea Luttman from Michigan State University explores how gestational social stress affects sow resilience and piglet development. She explains physiological indicators like cortisol patterns, behavioral differences, and their implications for long-term performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Resilience to stress means animals are either minimally affected or can recover quickly after experiencing a stressor."

Meet the guest: Dr. Andrea Luttman is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Michigan State University, specializing in swine physiology and stress resilience. She earned her Ph.D. in Genetics & Genome Sciences and her B.S. in Animal Sciences from Michigan State University.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:44) Introduction
• (02:11) Stress resilience definition
• (03:50) Cortisol response types
• (07:27) Piglet tracking methods
• (11:36) Post-weaning differences
• (16:00) Future research goals
• (19:22) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Dyneah Classen from Carthage Veterinary Service shares valuable insights on strategies for managing swine health, with a focus on controlling influenza and respiratory challenges. She discusses effective methods for monitoring herd health, improving overall resilience, and preventing production losses. Learn how these approaches can strengthen your herd. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The influenza vaccines today are much broader and more effective, protecting animals against a wider spectrum of strains."

Meet the guest: Dr. Dyneah Classen, DVM, has been a veterinarian at Carthage Veterinary Service since 2007 and serves as the Director of Health. She is responsible for overseeing the health of 170,000 sows, managing biosecurity, and implementing effective influenza vaccine strategies. Dr. Classen's work has contributed to improving the resilience of swine herds.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (03:20) Vaccine strain selection
• (07:33) Prime and boost
• (13:34) Herd health management
• (15:50) Challenges with influenza
• (20:23) Tools for early detection
• (27:58) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Billy Flowers from North Carolina State University shares his expertise on gilt development and longevity in swine production. He explores the challenges related to first-litter gilt productivity, the importance of gestation and lactation periods, and how genetics and nutrition affect lifetime productivity. Learn about strategies to improve gilt development and reduce early-stage reproductive failures. Tune in on all major platforms!

"Most of the 80% of the removals or gilts that are delivered to commercial sow farms are never actually bred or enter production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Billy Flowers is the William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Animal Science at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on improving fertility and productivity in swine, and he has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles. Recognized with several awards, Dr. Flowers' work has advanced the understanding of swine reproductive health.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:10) Introduction
• (01:33) Gilt reproductive health
• (05:31) Birth weight effects
• (07:31) Neonatal period importance
• (10:32) Gestation's critical role
• (17:40) Post-weaning growth strategies
• (27:44) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Guilherme Cezar from Iowa State University explains how the Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) tracks emerging disease trends in the U.S. swine industry. He outlines patterns in pathogen activity, including positive developments with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and concerning surges in PRRS variants. Gain insights into disease surveillance, biosecurity, and cross-border collaboration potential. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The Swine Disease Reporting System aggregates diagnostic lab data to monitor and interpret trends in nine major swine pathogens."

Meet the guest: Dr. Guilherme Cezar is a veterinarian and Ph.D. candidate in Veterinary Preventive Medicine at Iowa State University, where he also serves as the Coordinator of the Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS). With a strong background in swine health, biotechnology, and field epidemiology, he focuses on infectious disease trends and data-driven solutions.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:21) Introduction
• (02:38) Swine disease monitoring
• (04:24) Project trends and insights
• (09:04) Biosecurity effectiveness
• (11:24) Benchmarking and alerts
• (16:41) Lab and field collaboration
• (24:17) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Kristina Horback from UC Davis discusses sow personality and its implications for swine health, productivity, and group dynamics. She explains how consistent behavioral traits can influence reproductive outcomes and welfare. Learn how identifying hyper-aggressive or stress-prone sows early can help improve group housing strategies and reduce disruptions. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Personality is a way to describe an animal’s behavior that is consistent over time and across different situations."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kristina Horback is an Associate Professor of Applied Ethology at UC Davis, with over 12 years of experience researching sow behavior and welfare. With a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, she applies cognitive science to study swine communication, social interactions, and stress resilience. She has published 14 peer-reviewed articles in top animal behavior journals and has presented her research to industry and academic audiences worldwide.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:03) Introduction
• (03:44) Understanding sow personality
• (06:47) Impact on social hierarchy
• (11:27) Identifying aggressive behaviors
• (13:38) Measuring behavioral traits
• (15:51) Role of genetics in aggression
• (22:08) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Erin Cortus from the University of Minnesota chats about sustainability in the swine industry. She breaks down key environmental sustainability metrics, the importance of effective manure management, and how technology is changing the game on farms. Dr. Cortus also emphasizes that sustainability is an ongoing journey, offering practical tips for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and boosting operational efficiency. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Sustainability is not about staying at the status quo; it’s about continuous improvement."

Meet the guest: Dr. Erin Cortus is an Associate Professor and Extension Engineer at the University of Minnesota, focusing on sustainability and environmental impact in swine production systems. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering, she has over 15 years of experience in swine environment research. Dr. Cortus is passionate about improving air quality and environmental sustainability in livestock operations.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:47) Introduction
• (03:25) Defining sustainability
• (04:33) Environmental sustainability focus
• (08:51) Calculating sustainability metrics
• (15:47) Methane emissions management
• (18:47) Circularity in systems
• (22:47) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Cam Dahl, General Manager at Manitoba Pork Council, explains how Manitoba’s collaborative effort is keeping PED and other swine viruses out of production barns. He breaks down the province’s rigorous testing programs, biosecurity strategies, and what’s at stake when diseases spread. Learn why industry-wide cooperation is key to disease control. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Collaboration from transporters, processors, and producers has been essential for disease control."

Meet the guest: Cam Dahl holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba. He currently serves as General Manager at Manitoba Pork and brings decades of experience in Canadian agriculture. Cam previously led Cereals Canada, the Canadian Grain Commission, and the Manitoba Beef Producers.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:02) Introduction
• (01:08) Virus detection systems
• (03:42) Biosecurity implementation
• (05:06) Financial impact analysis
• (08:50) Government collaboration
• (12:28) Eradication plan updates
• (22:46) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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